| Program: | Snow Go Assist | ||
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Good Companions (The) |
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| Phone Numbers: | 613-236-0428 ext 2250 | ||
| Fax: | 613-230-2095 | ||
| Email: | info@thegoodcompanions.ca | ||
| Website: | www.thegoodcompanions.ca | ||
| Address: |
670 Albert St Ottawa, ON K1R 6L2 |
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| Intersection: | Albert St and Empress Ave North | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Hours: | Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm | ||
| Contacts: |
Brenda Packer - Community Support Services Coordinator bpacker@thegoodcompanions.ca |
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| Service Description: | Matching service for people looking to hire an individual or contractor to clear snow from private driveways and walkways * eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities may also apply to receive financial assistance to pay for a portion of their snow removal costs through this program | ||
| Fees: | Program | ||
| Application: |
Call for more information or to apply Deadline for 2025-2026 season mid November 2025 Snow Go Assist program: Participants must provide proof of active enrolment in one or more of the following programs to prove that they meet the program objectives: * GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement) * ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program) * Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefit * Ontario Works plus proof of disability and/or senior (60 years and older) * Essential Health and Social Supports plus proof of disability and/or senior (60 years and older) * Home Help plus proof of disability and/or senior (60 years and older) * Low income senior or person with a disability (proof may be required) * Special Circumstances may be considered For more information on the Snow Go program, visit ottawa.ca/en/family-and-social-services/older-adults/help-around-home |
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| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: |
Seniors 55 years and older and adults with disabilities aged 18-54. Snow Go Assist program : Seniors and persons with disabilities, must be for the purpose of ensuring mobility * must be physically unable to clear snow from their private driveway and/or walkway due to their own disability * must lack resources (people and/or financial) to arrange for clearing of snow from their private driveway and/or walkway |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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